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What appears as casual glance to be
ulock OF Carrara marcle ia rally n
pan,e sheet-iron box. 1t arrived at the
irohter IN train from Italy, along with
hEe similar ones. A curious doprassinn
Upon one OF these blocks aroused the
slsmclan OF a dodanier, an upon exani-
llatol the tr ok was discovered rhe
loNe' were file with ballast to make
,hem heavy an at III, bptto OF each
lay 5000 wJrth of Venetian lace. A
pie oil nlOctns- .ooSing logs OF fir.wood
such as arc uurn ii in Paris, were iouni
10 De hoiov metal tlbes, Covere W tn
thi bark OF trees anl filled with dutiabe
liquors. PROBABLY only an officer VINO
poss ssad long FAM iarity with the wavs
OF mug yIers woaid suspect pile OF four
do'tn or mary soup plates Here is
such ple. There is nothing in the
'ast suspicious about the top anl bottom
DO ems, but tle twenty-four plat IS in the
middle form one deep vessel with two
d2zen pr. Getting rims anl when ths
Toit lite arrdn cement wds seized this
vessel wls full OF contrabanl brandy.
a co m d1 patched from MJrs tiles an |
bearing railway label has n curious
history During the epidemic OF cholera
at Marseilles, two or three years ago,
barriers OF that city and the officers re.
spectiully uncovered as another 60 line
victim OF the pestilence was solemnly
wheeled past on han l-cart. The fe tr
of infection luled their suspicious p r
haps, but when the cholera was sta np.I
out and sti, the co.,ins did not diminish
IN number, 1t was resolved to pluck out
the heart OF the mystery. The next cot
I'm That arrived was opened and was
fodnJ TO be crammed with choice ci-
gats.
Perhaps the most daring scheme for
cheatlnG the Partisan city chest of which
the museum contains evidence, was
e'abordted by gentleman who was in
the habit of driving his elegant victoria
every evening past the barrier to the
entrance OF the Bois d. Boulogne. He
was always accompanied by a smart
groom, who slumbered peacefully upon
the box while his master drove. Shortly
aiterwAr Is - sufficiently long to allow
the gentleman TO make the regulation
tour du lac"-tha carriage would re-
turn; and the officials became so ac-
custo ned to its passage that they ceased
to eXanine it, and the owner drove back
INTO Paris at smart trot, courteously re-
turning their situations with his whip.
That smart trot was his undoing. One
evening the victoria ran into q heavy
wagon and master and groom were
thrown out. Monsieur was picked up
insensible, while from deep wound in
the heal OF the groom slowly trickled a
stream OF champagne. The interesting
mcnal was compos .d Of zinc dext ,rious-
ly fashioned an painted; and he has
foun rest ng place in the smugtler's
mus am. The carriage was founi 10
contain u zinc "weli," which was like.
wise full OF champagne. India rubber
dress improvers arranged to conceal ar
ticles ot contraband, have often been
seized, while no. tn least curious exhi-
biz is in an india rubber baby capable OF
conta nlns eighteen pnts OF untaxeI
lquor.--,jL lanes Gazette.
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The attraction that lies in beautiful
woman's open mouth hasn't been sung
by the poets great deal, but it is a mo-
mentous fact just the same, There is Il
lovely girl, whose home is at one OF our
watering places, who almost always goes
about with her mouth, in which there
are two exquisite rows OF pearly teeth,
open, and who, oddly enough, generally
has an admirng circle OF men and youths
about her. Her elder sister, who doesn't
hold her mouth open, told the other day
how the thing goes
"At the party last night" said she,
"Bessie was sitting with her mouth
closed, for wonder, and there wasn't
anybody with her-for a wonder, too.
Presently she opened her mouth little,
and a young man left me and went over
to her. Then she opened her mouth q
little wider, and another young man went
over where she was. By and by she
opened her month little more, SO that
both rows of her teeth showed, and she
kept laughing about something, and the
men kept gathering around her. Dear
me l thought her jaws would break,
but it's perfectly natural Tor her to keep
her mouth open that way. And the
young men fairly swarmed around her
all the evening
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As matter OF fact, qualified pilots are
pilots the world over but as men they
differ more widely as types than the
races or nations to which they belong.
Your New York harbor pilot is one of
the gravest and quietest OF living men,.
lie is sober, demure, unobtrusive, earnest
You would annually summer in Europe,
going or coming scarcely ever see him
From dress and appearance you could
not even tell he was Il seafaring man.
This English pilot lived at Pill, at the
edge OF the tide, near Avonmouth, where
dwell hundred other pilots in slime,
ooze, filth and drunkenness. Their wo-
men are half nude brawlers, harridans,
and the husbands live rayless lives of
sodden stupor, startlingly contrasting
with the alertness hadihood and daring
OF their hours of dangerous labor.
But grade higher in the qualities that
prompt aspiration are their brothers of
the British northern coasts and the Eng
lish channel. They are chiefly men who
only possess emulation in their calling to
the degree OF securing note among their
fellows ior hardin IS, knottiness and iron
in frame, heart and life. Those OF the
Baltic seas are held in high esteem not
only for their bravery ami skill, but in a
certain respect and almost awe for their
vocation which have come down, like
folk lore, through the centuries, from the
knowledge that Old Danish law bcheIdel
pilots for harm Detailing vessels in their
charge, thus aiding an element of tre-
mcnious courage TO an already unap-
poaChably dangerous calling. Our own
Pacific coast pilots are bright, neryy,
ambitious lot. The gulf, Key West an |
Bahama pilots are a sunny crew with
more than trace OF "wrecking' taint in
their warmer veins; and, while less
hardy, they are full OF romance and song
And your Cuban pilots l know well the
graceless throng are nerveless slaves OF
a despotc regime; picturesque in color
and act bundles OF excited calculations
and osths, and without the blood, spirit
or integrity OF an American barnyard
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face and eyes OF society. Kate Bixby and
Belle Bounderly both saw him gallivant-
ing down the main street with her. Oh!
oh, oh y
At this point her voice seemed to fail
her; but presently she continued:
"Oh, Mr.. Henry Gilman, If you don't
gel piece of my mind when next you
insult me by your presence, then l shall
miss my guess Oh, you black-hearted.
abominable, hypocritical, faithless, wick
ed, wicked man -
Josephine was pretty girl and a good
girl, eighteen years of age. She was an
only child, the pet of father and mother
Two years previous to this time Henry
Gilman, a young lawyer, had selected
our thriving town as his field Of labors.
He was a man Of powerful intellect. a
ready and eloquent speaker, truthful hon
est, and handsome and was successful.
Henry Gilman had fallen in love with
Josephine Archer, and she had fallen In
love with him.
When the young lawyer spoke with her
parents on the subject of his love they
were delighted. They knew how light
hearted and impulsive and effervescent
she was, and believed that he possessed
the qualities. both of head and heart,
necessary to her happiness.
Gilman had told Mr.. Archer frankly
that he possessed nothing but his profess
sion upon which TO depend for living.
His father had died when he was fifteen,
leaving enough of property for the sup
port OF his mother, and his education.
"On the day that l passed my exam
nation and was admitted to the bar,
ceased to draw from the scanty store my
father left, and ! promised my mother
that while she lived l would not draw
another penny; and only pray that she
may live to enjoy the very last farthing
Of It."
So the lover was accepted by all con-
cerned. But cloud arose, as we have
seen, and a storm was threatened.
More than once Josephine promised
her lover that she would never allow the
spirit of jealousy to possess her.
And yet she had let the monster in.
She was about as Jealous as girl could
DC, and 1t was on account OF q blooming
young widow-the widow Kitty Corydea.
kitty Corydenl"
Josephine pronounced the name savage
ly hundred times.
Josey, what is the matter with youp"
1t was the first time Henry had called
upon her since she had found cause for
jealousy.
What Is 1t, darling" he continued,
attempting to put his arm around hcr.
But she pushed him Indignantly away
What is it? Oh, you cruel, wicked
man! And you ask me what it is?"
He stood back, and looked upon her
in utter bcwidorment.
He could not understand it, and he
told her SO.
" You can't understand it?" she ex-
claimed.
Indeed cannot
Then. she said, bestowing upon him
look which she thought would annihi-
late him, you had better go--and ask
your tty-widow-your sweet Kitty
CorydenY"
A bomb bursting at his feet could not
have startled him more, but it was only
for the moment.
Presently his look of Consideration
gave way to plying smile, and he said :
A." Poor child. who has been whispering
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sened when she saw the owner Of the dog
emerge from the brush with gun over
his shoulder.
He advanced toward Milcent, who
took backward step with half mind
to run away.
The same instant she glanced around,
and was conscious that her hat was gone,
ooh y she exclaimed, starting forward
again, for she saw it bobbing up and
down on the surface OF the water Ifl}
The owner of tho dog saw it, too. ~
CATER it, Carr he cried. "Quick,
sir For shamel Don't you know bet
ter than to startle lady so?" =
!" am sorry the dog frightened you,"
he said, lifting his hat. They don't un-
derstand the courtesies."
Milcent made some faint reply as she
watched the setter swim out into the
middle Of the stream after her hat.
81 hope it's not injurod," said the
stranger, as he restored it to her.
think not" Milicent answered.
am afrad 1t will be more thorough
ly drenchcd than it is before you get
home" he said. at is going to rain"
She now saw there was thunderstorm
coming.
IL had not noticed it," she said IN
dismay. .
Have you far to go?"
Ycs-indeed, don't know. I have
some friends somewhere in the woodsr
THAT is rather an indefinite location"
said the stranger, smiling.
left them at the waterfall" Mill
cent explained, beginning to feel that the
man was not positively dangerous.
Big drops splashed on their faces.
e" l wouldn't advise you to go back =
there, we are going TO have @ heavy
storm, and you had better go at once
to thcnearest farmhouse. Allow me-
he drcw forth his gossamcr coat from
his game-bag, and throw it around her.
{" don't know the way" she starh-
mered, making a futile effort TO decline
his protection.
III you will como with me-" no
began, and then julie came dashing
through the brush crying:
Miss Milicent! Miss 1Iilicent! I've
been hunting for you everywhere. Como
It's going to rain, and they have all gone
off to the farmehouse."
Then he stopped in astonishment at
the sight of the stranger and his dog.
g have just been advising the
young lady to go there" the gentleman
said.
I" guess we had better CO." Milicent
observed, making q motion to lay aside
the gossamer.
Keep it on," said the gentleman
"You will need it, and am going to
walk over to the farmhouse myself"
SO they started all three together.
Mrs. Pointdexter and the rest OF us
were already seated on the piazza when
they came hurrying up out of the rain.
Not being a prey to alarm. We could
judge dispassionately of the gentleman s
appearance, and all OF us thought him
"sketchablc."
ASK him II he'd mind posing, Mrs
Pointdexter," Mabel Waring said ir
French, when the stranger had seated
himself like the rest of us. "Dearknows
how long we may have to stay here; and
I'm sure he'd make fine sketch"
Tho moment she had spoken she saw
tho stranger understood French liz
turned and said
" shall be Happy to do SO, Shall
stand or sity"
Mabel was SO confused that she coulC
not answer.
Sit. julie replied; "if it is not too
much OF a bore"
Not at all, ;" he said glancing towarc
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A young lady of Austin, who has much
time to spare and who is very skillful
with the needle and excels in all fancy
crochet work has made a unique dress,
The material is common spool thread
white, and the entire dress is hand
crocheted work, beautifully lowered and
strongly made, and about 10000 yards OF
shape, and are fastened in by lock.
crocheted stitch. 1t is a very beautiful
dress, and the young lady tells us that it
took her three months TO complete it.
Austin Nev. Reueille.
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was not at all surprised at the introduce
ton.
Henry had spoken with him on the
subject of finding a house such as
his mother would like to live in for he
had persuaded her to come and make her
home near him, If not with him.
Mrs. Archer was surprised, for she had
not heard that Henry was expecting his
mothers arrival, and the more so upon
beholding in that mother a woman SO
young and so beautiful; but she mani
tested no surprise in her greeting, which
was warm and ardent
1t vas for poor Josephine to be dumb
founded Henry had spoken OF his
mother, had told how good she had al
ways been to him, how she had paid out
from her own store, for his comfort and
convenience while in college, far more
than she was legally bound to do.
Josephine" he now said, this is
my own dear mother; and this mamma,
is my own dear Josephine; and l hope
you will love her for my sake as well as
for your own"
Henry proceeded:
think / have never told you my
mothers name. You will pardon me,
mamma. My father died, as you know,
when was fifteen years of age. Three
years later my mother married again
port. At the end of year the Judge
died. My mother. of course, retains his
name, but she seldom speaks OF him,
and when old friends, who know not Of
OF this second marriage, call her by the
old name, she never corrects them"
Then he turned to Josephine and said
to her with merry twinkle in his eyes
So, now, my darling you know my
sweet Kitty Coryden, and l think you
will not take it further amiss-"
Before he could speak further, she
whispered in his ear:
"Oh, Harry, dont-don'ti II you can
love me still, say no more till we are
alone"
Josephine is now happy wife, with
beautiful children. She has not for a
moment harbored the green-eyed mons
ter in her bosom since the time recorded
Kitty Coryden is a JOY and blessing
In her home, and il Josephines children
are brighter and more healthful than
children Of the same age usually are,
their mother feels that she owes it to
tho wise and loving ministrationS OF
their grandmother,
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(he had been Judge OF Probntc) house.
Could he be false TO herr on, she
would not believe I'll
And yet-yet--that kiss--Kate and
Belle saw 1t. And ho acknowledged
It, toor'
When her father and her mother on
tered the room they looked upon her in
wonder and alarm
Josephine l--my dear child what
Is the meaning OF this2 What has
happenedY"
She did not answer him. She only
bent her head lower. and sobbed moro
violently. Then her mother spoke:
A" Josephine, this Is nothing but
lovers quarrel, and all on your pnrt. III
be bound. You've been doing foolishly."
The girl was upon her feet the In
slant, her hands clenched, her teeth set,
and her eyes flashing.
"a lovers quarrel - she cried "On
my part Oh, you don't know-you
don't know what the-the wretch has
been doing He is false false false r.
But. my dear child, what has he
been doingf'
" He's done enough am not his
first love-not his true love- She--she
has followed him here-his sweet Kitty
Coryden, and he hugged her-and-
kissed heron the very sidewalk p
His whatY--his who2" asked the
judge.
His Kitty Coryden r. snapped she.
The effect OF this outburst upon her
father was marvellous. He sank down
into chair and burst into an uproarious
fit OF laughter, when the door commune
eating with the front hall was uncere-
moniously opened, and
Enter-Henry Gilman leading by the
hand lady-a mild-eyed, sweet-faced
woman, petite and plump, wealth OF
golden-brown tresses escaping from be-
meath jaunty little hat OF lace and
ostrich feathers.
She looked older than Harry Gilman;
but many a match had been made be-
tween parties more widely separated by
age than apparently were those two.
Henry led the lady forward aud pre-
sented her to the host and hostess.
Judge Archer and Mrs. Archer,
have the pleasure OF introducing TO you
my motherl And a mother good and
true she has been to me-"
The judge had recovered himself upon
the entrance OF the new comers, and
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7aere--ne's, str, Is tie door! qJ 20"
that nonsense In your carr"
Oh it's nonsense, is itf Perhaps
there isn't any Kitty Coryden2"
But there is; and she has called
upon mo at my Office
Yes, and you are going to find house
for her, here in our village?"
have promised her that ! will do
So"
A" Oh, how coolly you take itg
But, my dear Josephine, will you
listen to me for just one minute8 Let
me"
mo. sirl will not want nothing
to do with you. Go to your Kitty Oh,
don't tell me She's been in your Office,
how many times2 And-and-"
We'll, what moreS. Let us have the
whole charge"
"oh, didn't you-didnt you only
yesterday, when she got out OF the
coach, didn't you-oh, you false-heartcd
man J! Her indignation overcame her.
Didn't what, Josey?"
Don't call me Josey Never dare do
1t again oh, you took your Kitty in your
arms -"
No. no, deny that in toto" broke In
Henry, smiling In spite OF his effort 10
| the contrary,
| well, you-you kisse ! her so there r.
My dear Josephine, to that plead
| gulltyw
You-you dor gasped the girl, con-
founded by his audacity, She pointed 10
the door.
There there, sir, Is the doorl Go
| go and never-neyer let me look upon
| your face again, Not a word. | have
heard enough Cor
He gazed upon her for brief space,
then with something very much like O
smile upon his face, he turned. and loft
the house, saying to himself.
-" Poor child l will not blame her
II she did not love me truly and well, she
would not feel so deeply"
He knew very well who had made The
mischief A certain maiden, who hac
sought In vain TO win his smiles, haC
seen his fair client allght at the door o
his effiee, and had very likely. seer
him kiss her
| Meanwhile an unhappy girl sat alon,
In the drawing room VI Judge Archer.
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Mr. Warren has found little boy Of
two years, perfectly blind, who sings
several hymns correctly and very sweetly,
converses correctly on subjects suitable
to such little fellows, anl can say the
multiplication table correctly backward
and forward. The little fellow can crawl
about, and is in many ways very in
teresting and engaging. lie can tell
where he was born, where he lives, give
his parents names correctly, answers a
prodigious number OF questions and
does many other wonderful things. Ar.
rangelnents have been made 10 place
him before the public. He is still a
sucking babe. His mother is a bright
mulatto, and regards him as second
Blind Tom. lie sang Amazing Grace,
How Sweet the Sound, without single
mistake or pause, or any hesitation
7erqs Correspondence.
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A German newspaper relates a story
of the composer Verdi. Some years
ago Verdi was visited by friend in a
small bathing place, where he was found
quartered in a little room, which he said,
served as dining, dwelling and bed
room. AS the visitor expressed surprise,
Verdi broke in, "Oh, j have two other
large rooms, but keep the articles hired
by me in them" With this the COM
poser rose from his seat and showed his
astonished visitor ninety-fve barrel
organs, remarking, "When l came here
all these organs played 'Rigoletto,' 'Tro.
vatore' and similar stuff. l have hired
them from the owners. ! pay about
1900 lire, and now can enjoy my SUN.
mer rest without being disturbed
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tuition, he said; al suppose man can
be a hunter and an artist too?'
You don't look as though you had a
very aesthetic temperament, she said,
looking up with laugh, and then down
again as she remembered how he had
frightened her at first; "but perhaps
can give you any idea Of perspective"
I'm sure you can give me great
many ideas, he said, taking of his hat
with so profound a reverence that every
one laughed.
The next morning we started out
bright and early, Mr.. Halleck with us.
Milicent had pupil who seemed bent
on exacting her full time and attention.
IL was four weeks after we hal had
this addition TO our club, and Mr.. Hal.
leck was now a familiar friend
He was one OF the brightest, most
convivial spirits I ever met; but II
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al had a letter from Antton n.is morning"
our chaperon. II could move mountains
In the name OF Polntdexter.'
You know the name, thenT querled
aule, .-r -
1t is the namc of my best :riend,
Anthon Pointdexter, OF Boston"
julie jumped up and grasped the
strangers hand with great cordlality.
"Do you know him2" he cried eagerly.
"As we'll as myself"
Motherw julie exclaimed turning to
Mrs, Pointdexter. "This gentleman is a
friend Of Anthons, Are you from Bos-
ton, sir2"
The stranger drew out card and
handed II to julie, and while he was
reading the name, "Niel Halleck, and
passing II to his mother, the stranger
drew forth q letter addressed TO himself.
II had letter from Anthol this
morning. he said. handingit 70 julie, who
read 1t with much pleasure
1t proved to be in the ewarmest terms OF
friendship, and was so strong an evidence
OF the strangers good character that he
was at once received with open arms.
The posing was forgotten in the cosy
chat which ensued.
- Are you going to stay at Scalp Level
all the suIhmerl Mrs, Pointdexter
asked and when Mr.. Halleck assented,
she added "Then, OF course, you must
draw little, or we won't admit you"
| But what II cautl" he queried.
Miss Lohgh will teach YOU" julie
hasteled 10 say, "She has pad two
, plcturns at the Academy"
Mr., Hnileck glanced at Millcent's fair
| face. which was covered with bushes.
III Miss Lehlgh would undertake my
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English General ONES oers.

The English army does not lack for
officers, There are 7 field marshals, 2C
generals, 81 lieutenant generals and l3C
major generals, in all 209 general officers.
The greatest war OF this century was
carried on by the United States, with
only two officers above the grade OF major
general, viz, l general and l lieutenant
general.
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City Editor (graspingly and vigorously
mopping his face have you for
a local editorial to day 2'
Reporter-"An article on THE Fuel OF
the Future"
Editor-(We have concluded not TO
publish what the editor said, but will
mention, en- passant that the reporter
was carried of a little later in AN ambu-
lance
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EIRE INSURANCE

CHRISTIAN r. KNAPP, BLoOMsBURG, PA.
HOME, OF N. Y.
MERCHANTS, OF NEWARK, N. ].
CLINTON, N. Y.
PEOPLES N. Y.
READING, PA.
These Old CORPORATIONS are well seasoned py
aye and FIRE TxsTBp and have never yet had a
ioss settled by any court OF law. Their assets are
all invested In SOLID SECURITIES are liable 10 the
hazard OF FIRE only.
Losses PROMPTLY and HONESTLY adjusted and
paid as soon as determined by CHRISTIAN Y.
KsAPP, SPECIAL AGENT AND ADJusrER BLooAsBuKa
Pa :.
The people Of Columbia county should patron;
ize the agency where losses II any are settled ana
paid by one OF ther own citizens.
PROMPTNESS. EQUITY, FAIR DEALING.
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TERRIBLY JEALOUS.

Josephine Archer was angry. She
stamped her foot, and her brown eyes
snapped fire as she exclaimed
"Oh. the monster !" that was where
the foot came down. "And right In the
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A BOX or SKULLS.

Heads OF Kings and Oid-Tlme Monarchs
Gathered Together and Distributed as
Mementos.